| applause |
the clapping of hands in approval. |
| childhood |
the period or state of being young and not fully grown. |
| deny |
to say that something is not true; refuse to agree with. |
| department |
a separate part of a large organization, such as a government, school, or business. |
| drape |
to decorate or cover with a cloth that hangs in folds. |
| feud |
anger, unfriendliness, or fighting between families or other related groups that lasts for a long time. |
| gimmick |
a clever device or idea whose only purpose is to get a customer's attention. |
| globe |
the world; planet Earth. |
| immediate |
happening right away; instant. |
| lifestyle |
the general way of life of a person or group, including typical jobs and activities, attitudes towards work and money, values, and the like. |
| outlet |
an opening through which something is allowed to go out or escape. |
| portion |
a part of a whole. |
| prickly |
full of small, sharp points. |
| rely |
to trust or depend (usually followed by "on" or "upon"). |
| wink |
to close and open one eye quickly, as a sign of agreement or friendliness. |